1970s

AT40 debuted on July 4, 1970, and continued to grow through the decade. Several special shows are aired.

1980s

AT40 grows into a phenomenon. The decade that saw Casey leave AT40 and Shadoe Stevens joining as host.

1990s

The show leaves American airwaves in 1994 and ends in 1995. Fortunately, it was resurrected in 1998 with Casey as host.

2000s

Casey retires from AT40 in 2004. Ryan Seacrest takes the reins.

2010s

AT40 continues and enters the streaming world.

2020s

AT40 reaches its 50th Anniversary, with Ryan continuing as host.

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